Harley Davidson Street 750 and Street 500/New Liquid-Cooled Revolution X Engines

[XLXR]

However, it's happier at 80 than either my 89 883 or my stock 1975 Yamaha xs650.

I haven't ridden those other two bikes, but they are probably a good comparison.

[RandyMac]

I finally saw a Street on the street, I thought it was a Honda, my wife says no, it says Harley on the tank. My bad, but it even sounded like a Honda.

[XLXR]

Originally Posted by RandyMac

I finally saw a Street on the street, I thought it was a Honda, my wife says no, it says Harley on the tank. My bad, but it even sounded like a Honda.

As if a Low is a real Harley??????????????????

[emzdogz]

hey guys, sorry my post was so defensive. It's a fifty-something HP bike. Nothing more, nothing less. But smooth enough to have clear mirrors at 80. I would tour on it, given the time off to do so.
Lots of room for improvement on the Street.
At start-up and idle it sounds just like a (little) Harley. Once it's wailing at higher speed, nah, not so much.
One other thing I really like is the very low CG. U-turns are so easy. Also, say I want to back into a parking space that goes slightly uphill. If I can't power it backwards enough with my legs, I can just hop off and walk the bike back. I can easily just lean it against me and move it around super easy. Couldn't do that with my 1200L at all. First time I tried it, I almost dropped it. Friends helped me not drop it.

Before I bought the bike, I spent hours watching Youtube videos about it.
Maybe this video has been referenced in this very long thread before. If so, I apologize, I have no time at all to wade through the thread. But this is Revzilla's take on the 750 Street. I think he's real up front with the short comings. Also of interest, the dude (I believe he calls himself "Lemmy", lol) is a pretty big size dude.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKs693qqBNA

[Bone]

I don't know why anyone would compare a 750 Street to a 1200 Sporty and expect that the 750 would be in the same category? That just doesn't make sense.

But the numbers (and reports) seem to say the 750 Street is a fun alternative to something like an 883 (especially for those looking for something a little smaller/lighter.

And as I predicted, it's quicker than the 883 stock.

Carry on Emz, sounds good to us.

[RandyMac]

Originally Posted by XLXR

As if a Low is a real Harley??????????????????

LoL!
It will never be mistaken for a Honda. I bought the Low because it wasn't blacked out, it is currently the closest to a standard XL.

[BluBeaSSt]

Originally Posted by emzdogz

hey guys, sorry my post was so defensive. It's a fifty-something HP bike. Nothing more, nothing less. But smooth enough to have clear mirrors at 80. I would tour on it, given the time off to do so.
Lots of room for improvement on the Street.
At start-up and idle it sounds just like a (little) Harley. Once it's wailing at higher speed, nah, not so much.
One other thing I really like is the very low CG. U-turns are so easy. Also, say I want to back into a parking space that goes slightly uphill. If I can't power it backwards enough with my legs, I can just hop off and walk the bike back. I can easily just lean it against me and move it around super easy. Couldn't do that with my 1200L at all. First time I tried it, I almost dropped it. Friends helped me not drop it.

Before I bought the bike, I spent hours watching Youtube videos about it.
Maybe this video has been referenced in this very long thread before. If so, I apologize, I have no time at all to wade through the thread. But this is Revzilla's take on the 750 Street. I think he's real up front with the short comings. Also of interest, the dude (I believe he calls himself "Lemmy", lol) is a pretty big size dude.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKs693qqBNA

I see a woman on I70 in BFE Kansas all the time. Now she doesn't look big on it but I wouldn't want to tour on it.

[ColinB]

I don't see why you couldn't tour on a 500. In my youth I toured round Europe, 2-up with camping gear, and easily travelled over the mountain passes in Switzerland all on a Suzuki 550. This idea the the Street bikes are lightweight is a nonsense. They're lightweight compared to other Harleys, but still hugely overweight compared to many other 500 to 750cc bikes. The GS550 was 430lbs. The Streets should be 50lbs lighter if they're going to compete for a wider market. (Your Emissions May Vary).

[jzink0883]

Originally Posted by ColinB

I don't see why you couldn't tour on a 500. In my youth I toured round Europe, 2-up with camping gear, and easily travelled over the mountain passes in Switzerland all on a Suzuki 550. This idea the the Street bikes are lightweight is a nonsense. They're lightweight compared to other Harleys, but still hugely overweight compared to many other 500 to 750cc bikes. The GS550 was 430lbs. The Streets should be 50lbs lighter if they're going to compete for a wider market. (Your Emissions May Vary).

+1
One of the most common comments I've gotten from big-twin owners about both of my Sportsters has been something like "A Sportster is a nice around-town bike."

[Rob S]

Originally Posted by ColinB

I don't see why you couldn't tour on a 500. In my youth I toured round Europe, 2-up with camping gear, and easily travelled over the mountain passes in Switzerland all on a Suzuki 550. This idea the the Street bikes are lightweight is a nonsense. They're lightweight compared to other Harleys, but still hugely overweight compared to many other 500 to 750cc bikes. The GS550 was 430lbs. The Streets should be 50lbs lighter if they're going to compete for a wider market. (Your Emissions May Vary).

Agreed. Back in the early 80s, I started in NW Ohio and rode my Yamaha SR500E through the New England states and eastern Canada, camping along the way. Bungee cords were my friend as I had all my gear strapped on the seat of the bike behind me and a tank bag held small stuff. That kick-start-only thumper took it all in stride and delivered mileage in the high 60s, low 70s mpg range.
There was a time when a 500 cc bike was considered big.

Rob S